Joseph Isangura
Minister of Land, Housing, and Human Settlements Development, Jerry Silaa, has issued a thirty-day ultimatum for all landowners who are owed Land Rent but have not yet made the necessary payments to settle their dues. He has warned that if the deadline passes without payment, legal action will be taken against them.
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Minister Silaa made these remarks at the Ministry of Lands offices in Magogoni, Dar Es Salaam. He emphasized that it is the responsibility of every landowner to pay their annual Land Rent as stipulated in Section 33(1) of the Land Act (Chapter 113).
Additionally, according to Section 44(1) of the Land Act (Chapter 113), landowners are required to fulfill the conditions of land ownership, including the payment of Land Rent.
Silaa stated that failure to pay the Land Rent within the time period specified by the law results in a landowner violating one of the conditions of land ownership.
The purpose of the Minister’s directive is to ensure compliance with the payment obligations of Land Rent and to ensure that landowners fulfill their legal responsibilities. Land Rent is an important source of revenue for the government and contributes to the overall development and management of land resources in the country.
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The thirty-day grace period provides landowners with an opportunity to settle their outstanding Land Rent payments and avoid legal repercussions. After the deadline expires, the government will initiate legal measures against those who remain non-compliant.
The Ministry of Lands will closely monitor the payment of Land Rent and take appropriate action against defaulters. This may include penalties, fines, or other legal consequences as prescribed by the Land Act and related regulations.
The implementation of this initiative is expected to improve revenue collection for the government, promote responsible land ownership, and ensure the proper management of land resources throughout the country.
Landowners are strongly urged to take immediate action and make the necessary arrangements to settle their Land Rent obligations within the specified timeframe. Compliance with the law will safeguard their land ownership rights and contribute to the development and prosperity of the nation.
The Ministry of Lands aims to foster a culture of adherence to land-related regulations and promote efficient land administration practices for sustainable development and the well-being of Tanzanian citizens.
